>> 51 other cities and counties in california including san jose, san francisco and san mateo already impose a plastic bag ban. >>> the san francisco asian art museum rang in the new year during a traditional japanese bell ripping ceremony. buddhists in san francisco welcomed the new year by clanging a 2100 pound bronze bell 108 times. visitors were also allowed to join in. this is the museum's 27th annual bell ringing ceremony. the bell's tone was used to curb mortal desires. it is a buddhist way to help with new year's resolutions. and as 2012 comes to a close you can look at the top gnaws stories, videos and slide shows at abr7 news.com. >>> leigh glaser is here checking on our forecast. >> it will be chilly. it is chilly right now. looking down on richardson bay, san francisco in the background and folks it is clear and live doppler 7hd right now is not picking up any returns at all. we do have high pressure over the bay area bringing us the sinking air and some very cold temperatures. now, if you are trying to make your plans for tomorrow, new year's eve, during the day between 1